Simplest, Cheapest, easiest amp to build? - Page 2

Variac · 1st March 2004, 09:09 PM

Each kit is a stereo (2 channel) amp. You only need one transformer.

sam9 · 1st March 2004, 11:11 PM

If you really mean simplest and easiest you can build one consisting of one transistor 2-4 resistors ans 1-2 capacitors. You can usually find the schematic in introductory books such as John Linsey Hood's "The Art of Linear Electronics, Delton Horn's "Amplifiers Simplified", or G. Randy Slone's "Electricity and Electronic's". At least one of these can be found in most main city libraries. they are all prett similar.

Some facts (amazing and otherwize) about these amp designs:
* They work! Now that's amazing.
* They don't work all that well. Hardly amazing.
* They are actually used in consumer products! That's sort of amazing. I discovered this when I prised open the powered "multi-media" speakers that came packed with my PC. One transistor / speaker - honest. At $25, these must have the highest markup in the audio industry.

Jay · 4th March 2004, 03:26 AM

Off Topic.

Building DOZ is the fastest I have ever done. Only a few minutes.
Took the diagram, and build the amp point-to-point with anything
I could find in my component box. No transistors and capacitors
are similar with the diagram, but I was very impressed with the
sound. No, not the sound, I was impressed with my enjoyment with the music. I think JLH has the same character.

Gsteg · 4th March 2004, 03:38 AM

Where can i find out more about the DOZ? thank you

tschrama · 4th March 2004, 10:30 AM

DOZ amplifier at www.sound.au.com

The website that got me into this hobby. Excelent website, good designs, lots and lots of info and Rod Elliot seems a really nice guy.. take a look!

Regards,
Thijs

1st March 2004, 09:09 PM	#11
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1st March 2004, 11:11 PM	#12
sam9 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Left Coast	If you really mean simplest and easiest you can build one consisting of one transistor 2-4 resistors ans 1-2 capacitors. You can usually find the schematic in introductory books such as John Linsey Hood's "The Art of Linear Electronics, Delton Horn's "Amplifiers Simplified", or G. Randy Slone's "Electricity and Electronic's". At least one of these can be found in most main city libraries. they are all prett similar. Some facts (amazing and otherwize) about these amp designs: * They work! Now that's amazing. * They don't work all that well. Hardly amazing. * They are actually used in consumer products! That's sort of amazing. I discovered this when I prised open the powered "multi-media" speakers that came packed with my PC. One transistor / speaker - honest. At $25, these must have the highest markup in the audio industry.

4th March 2004, 03:26 AM	#13
Jay diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Jakarta	Off Topic. Building DOZ is the fastest I have ever done. Only a few minutes. Took the diagram, and build the amp point-to-point with anything I could find in my component box. No transistors and capacitors are similar with the diagram, but I was very impressed with the sound. No, not the sound, I was impressed with my enjoyment with the music. I think JLH has the same character.

4th March 2004, 03:38 AM	#14
Gsteg diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: westminster, ca	Where can i find out more about the DOZ? thank you

4th March 2004, 10:30 AM	#15
tschrama diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Netherlands	DOZ amplifier at www.sound.au.com The website that got me into this hobby. Excelent website, good designs, lots and lots of info and Rod Elliot seems a really nice guy.. take a look! Regards, Thijs

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